#StateBackedHacking

Google Catches Russian APT Reusing Exploits From Spyware Merchants NSO Group, Intellexa

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August 29, 2024 at 09:48AM Google TAG has identified evidence of Russian state-backed hackers using iOS and Chrome exploits previously associated with commercial spyware vendors NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits have been used in high-profile corporate hacks, including a breach at Microsoft. The hackers have been observed using exploits against iOS and Android devices, … Read more

UK govt links 2021 Electoral Commission breach to Exchange server

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July 30, 2024 at 08:06AM The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that the Electoral Commission was breached in August 2021 due to unpatched Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. Around 40 million people’s personal information was compromised, leading to the ICO reprimanding the commission for inadequate security measures. The breach has been linked to state-backed hacking groups … Read more